2000 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · W287 BAC
2000 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 162,192 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,192 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W287 BAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2025
- 162,192 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W287 BAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Subaru Forester (W287 BAC) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
W287 BAC Mileage History
- 03/05/2023159,004 mi
- 09/05/2024166,200 mi+7,196 mi
- 10/05/2024166,202 mi+2 mi
- 29/04/2025162,185 mi-4,017 mi
- 08/05/2025162,192 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 1,582 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Forester Mk1 (SF)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Rear Strut Tower and Chassis CorrosionSerious
UK road salt attacks the rear strut towers and the "U-brace" front subframe, often rotting them from the inside out. Structural corrosion here is one of the most common MOT failure areas on high-mileage SF Foresters and can lead to an MOT failure or expensive structural repair.
- Rear Wheel Bearing FailureModerate
The SF is known for chewing through rear wheel bearings, which can be a difficult and labor-intensive job to replace if the hub bolts are seized. A failing bearing produces a rising drone and, left too late, can damage the hub.
- Exhaust System Corrosion and LeaksModerate
On UK-salted roads the SF's exhaust system, silencer and pipes rust from the outside in, producing loud blowing or hissing noises and potentially an MOT failure on exhaust noise, emissions or leaks. This is most likely once the car is well into its mileage and has seen several winters.
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